Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV (75cl, 12%)

This is a non-vintage Champagne from Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, in a 75cl bottle. It blends over 100 crus, about 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier and 20% Chardonnay, with at least about 25% reserve wines. It spends at least 24 months on lees and at least 6 months after disgorgement, with a dosage of about 9 g/L and 12% abv. The house describes pear, white peach, citrus and orange blossom on the nose, toast, fresh almonds and a hint of mint on the palate, and a concentrated finish with a slight salty note. Serve at 8 to 10°C as an aperitif or with sushi and prawn pasta.